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Pitanga (Surinam cherry) vs. Breadfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pitanga (Surinam cherry) and Breadfruit

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Breadfruit is higher in Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Breadfruit covers your daily Potassium needs 11% more than Pitanga (Surinam cherry).

Food varieties used in this article are Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw and Breadfruit, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 18% 13% 44% 1% 4% 28% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +375.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 97% 28% 7% 17% 28% 24% 11% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +262.1%
Contains more Other +86%
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Carbs +262.1%
Contains more Other +86%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Breadfruit
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Breadfruit Opinion
Net carbs 7.49g 22.22g Breadfruit
Protein 0.8g 1.07g Breadfruit
Fats 0.4g 0.23g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 7.49g 27.12g Breadfruit
Calories 33kcal 103kcal Breadfruit
Sugar 11g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 4.9g Breadfruit
Calcium 9mg 17mg Breadfruit
Iron 0.2mg 0.54mg Breadfruit
Magnesium 12mg 25mg Breadfruit
Phosphorus 11mg 30mg Breadfruit
Potassium 103mg 490mg Breadfruit
Sodium 3mg 2mg Breadfruit
Zinc 0.12mg Breadfruit
Copper 0.084mg Breadfruit
Manganese 0.06mg Breadfruit
Selenium 0.6µg Breadfruit
Vitamin A 1500IU 0IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 75µg 0µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.1mg Breadfruit
Vitamin C 26.3mg 29mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.11mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.9mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B5 0.457mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B6 0.1mg Breadfruit
Folate 14µg Breadfruit
Vitamin K 0.5µg Breadfruit
Threonine 0.052mg Breadfruit
Isoleucine 0.064mg Breadfruit
Leucine 0.065mg Breadfruit
Lysine 0.037mg Breadfruit
Methionine 0.01mg Breadfruit
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Breadfruit
Valine 0.047mg Breadfruit
Saturated Fat 0.048g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Breadfruit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g Breadfruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Breadfruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
18%
Breadfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
14%
Breadfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/nutrients
  2. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.